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Ministry of Defence
Senior NSCN Cadre Apprehended in Nagaland
In a major blow to Naga insurgents, a senior cadre of the NSCN  group was apprehended in Nagaland on 23 Jan.
Acting on specific information from National Investigation Agency  about movement of a senior NSCN cadre from Dimapur to Zunheboto, a joint team of Assam Rifles and National Investigation Agency established multiple mobile vehicle check posts in Kohima district of Nagaland on the morning of 23 Jan 2018.
During a vehicle check at the Mobile Vehicle Check Post in Zubza near Kohima, troops of Assam rifles apprehended a Self Styled Brigadier of NSCN  from a TATA Fortuner vehicle Regd No NL-07 C 2266 along with two cadres of NSCN . The apprehended cadre have been identified as SS Brigadier Aheto H Chophy s/o Hozuxu, r/o Village Yehemi, Zunheboto, Nagaland along with two cadres, namely, SS Sergeant Witti Marak and Mr Mughahoto Sumi.
Mr Aheto Chopy is Accused No 3 in a NIA case No RC 03/2013/NIA/GUW pertaining to criminal conspiracy for misappropriation of government arms and ammunition belonging to Zunehboto District Executive Force Kote. A non bailable warrant was issued against him by a Special Judge of NIA on 14 May 2014 and subsequently on 08 Jul 2014.
One Type-56 rifle, two pistols, 176 rounds of ammunition, ₹1,32,320 in Indian Currency, mobile instruments and incriminating documents were seized during the operation.
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Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Governor, Chhatisgarh Visits “Aadi Mahotsav-2019” at Dilli Haat, INA
The Governor, Chhatisgarh Smt. Anusuiya Uikey visited the National Tribal Festival “Aadi Mahotsav-2019” at Dilli Haat, INA, today. Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Smt. Renuka Singh was also present. They visited the Stalls put up by tribal artisans and interacted with them. They witnessed the Tribal arts and performances on the occasion. The 15 days’ festival  is the celebration of the spirit of Tribal Craft, Culture, Cuisine and Commerce.
The Governor applauded all participating tribal artists and artisans at Aadi Mahotsav-2019 for their creative endeavors and opined that it is very important that their natural skills are being channelized to promote their sources of income for their better life. She also praised M/o Tribal Affairs and Trifed for their exemplary efforts.
The Mahotsav features exhibition-cum-sale of tribal handicrafts, art, paintings, fabric, jewelry and much more through 220 stalls. Over 1000 tribal artisans and artists from different States creating a Mini-India are participating in the festival. The tribes of India have a wide range of handicrafts and the government seeks to promote interaction between tribal artisans and the people..
The tribal textiles manufactured by Master tribal Craftsmen from Jammu & Kashmir in the North to Tamil Nadu in the South and from Gujarat in the West to Nagaland/Sikkim in the East are the main attractions. For the first time, this Aadi Mahotsav is showcasing a wide range of products from the tribal artisan from Leh . Apart from this special attraction a wide range of products from North Eastern States are on display and sale.
In line with the national aspiration to go cashless, the tribal artisans are accepting payment through major credit/debit cards for which Point of Sale  machines have been provided in each stall. A special training has been conducted by State Bank of India for smooth operations of this. The Mahotsav is displaying the rich digital commerce and e-commerce being promoted by Tribes India. It is an effort to take tribal commerce to the next level of digital and electronic transactions. Apart from exotic handicrafts, the Mahotsav is also showcasing the electronic and digital skills of the tribals as a special attraction.
Special Service and Features
73rd Republic Day was celebrated by the Income Tax Department
The 73rd Republic Day was celebrated by the Income Tax Department, Chennai on 26th January 2022. The National Flag was unfurled by Smt. Geetha Ravichandran, Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Tamil Nadu & Puducherry at Aayakar Bhawan Campus, Chennai at 8.30 a.m. Shri. T.S. Krishnamurthy former Chief Election Commissioner, retired Chief Commissioners of Income Tax, Senior Officers, Officials and family members of the Income Tax family graced the occasion.
Smt. Geetha Ravichandran addressed the gathering and observed that, it is a precious legacy which has been handed over to us and we are duty bound to preserve this and carry this forward. The Tamilnadu & Puducherry region is committed to ensuring transparency and accountability which are the two pillars of the good governance and tax administration. Further she stated that, it is a pride that our region is the 4th largest contributor in the Direct Taxes and so far we have achieved around 82% of the targets which are allotted to us. The taxpayers should also be happy that, so far, around 9000 crores of refund has been given to the taxpayers. The faceless assessment and the faceless appeal schemes have been introduced to avoid interface and reduce the burden of compliance of the taxpayers. Our officers and staff have implemented this wholeheartedly and we will ensure that this is a resounding success. Tamilnadu & Puducherry is at the forefront in ensuring professionalism and commitment to accountability and transparency.
On the occasion of Republic Day celebrations, Carnatic Music concert was performed by Vid. Ramakrishnan Murthy and his team.
This is stated in a press release issued by the Shri. V. VIDHYADHAR, IRS, Addl. Commissioner of Income-tax , O/o. Pr. Chief Commissioner of Income-tax, TN & P, Chennai.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Mandatory Airbags in Vehicles
The Ministry of Road and Transport and Highways, vide GSR 1483 dated 7th December, 2017, mandated the requirement of airbag for the driver, as per Automotive Industry Standard 145. The Ministry has notified GSR 148 dated 2nd March, 2021 regarding mandatory provision of an airbag for the passenger seated on the front seat of a vehicle, next to the driver, as per AIS 145, as amended from time to time, for vehicles manufactured on and after the 1st day of April, 2021, in the case of new models, and 31st day of August, 2021, in the case of existing models. However, due to COVID 19 pandemic, this Ministry vide GSR 595 dated 26th August 2021 has extended the timeline in respect of date of implementation of fitment of air bags on existing models upto 31st December 2021.
The Ministry of Road and Transport and Highways, vide GSR 16 dated 14th January, 2022, has notified that vehicles of category M1, manufactured after 1st October 2022, shall be fitted with two side/side torso air bags, one each for the persons occupying front row outboard seating positions and two side curtain/tube air bags, one each for the persons occupying outboard seating positions. This has been notified to enhance safety for the vehicle occupants. In the event of lateral collision, the side/torso airbags act as cushion between the vehicle body and occupants and absorbs energy of impact. The fixed cost of an air bag is a function of volume of the vehicle model produced and shall be determined by market forces. However, the approximate variable cost for 4 airbags [2 side air bags and 2 curtain airbags], may vary from Rs 5600 to Rs 7000. Comments and objections have been solicited from all stakeholders within a period of thirty days. The said regulation will be finalised after considering the comments and objections received from all stakeholders.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Regional Outreach Bureau , Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, is organising a photo exhibition on the occasion of Guru Purab
550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji , at Exhibition Grounds, Nampally , Hyderabad on Tuesday, November 12,2019.
Shri Gurucharan Singh Bagga, President, Gurudwara, Sri Guru Singh Sabha, will inaugurate the exhibition.
Guru Nanak Dev Ji was the founder of Sikh religion and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. His birth is celebrated worldwide as Gurupurab on the full-moon day in the month of Karthik .
Nanak travelled far and wide, teaching people the message of one God who dwells in every one of His creations and constitutes the eternal Truth.He set up a unique spiritual,social, and political platform based on equality, fraternal love, goodness, and virtue.Nanak's words are registered in the form of 974 poetic hymns in the holy text of Sikhism, the Guru Granth Sahib.
The exhibition has photos on the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the important Gurudwaras for the Sikhs, the Ten Gurus, and other important aspects of the Sikh religion.
Prizes will be distributed to the winners of essay Writing and Quiz competitions conducted in five schools by ROB.Cultural programmes by Song & Drama artistes are also being organised on this occasion.
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PIB Headquarters
INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION - KEY to the GROWTH OF MSME SECTOR
Dr Arun Kumar Panda, Secretary, Ministry of MSME said that Innovation and Collaboration are the key factors for the growth of the MSME sector. He said that disruptive technological elements impact MSMEs too. MSMEs stand to face new challenges and have to explore opportunities in the new disruptive global order. Inaugurating the 8th National MSME Convention on " Innovative Solutions to Disruption for MSMEs" organised by the All India Management Association , here today, he said that in India MSMEs have faced events like Demonetisation, implementation of GST , effectively and have resiliently grown to become a strong sector in the economy. He said that according to the national Sample Survey conducted in 2015-16, there are more than 63.3 million MSMEs in the non-farming sector in our country, and due to robust growth in the sector their number has increased to 80 million ,today.The government is committed to helping this sector as is evident by schemes like MUDRA , which grant loans to youth to start their own enterprises.
He further said that, timely availability of low cost credit and access to markets are the challenges most MSMEs face. The government has set up a corpus fund of Rs 2500 crore to provide credit guarantee to MSMEs. Another Rs 800 crore has been given to this fund, through budgetary infusion, he said.
Shri Arun Kumar said that from this month onward NBFCs will also provide credit to MSMEs. While 75% of the credit will be guaranteed by the government, from the previous 50 %, a further 15 % will be provided as credit if partial collaterals are pledged.
In his welcome address, Dr Raj Agarwal, Director , CME-AIMA, said that inovative solutions are needed for MSMEs to effectively face disruptions.
Dr Juneja , Chairman of AIMA MSME COmmittee,said that MSMEs have become the backbone of the manufacturing sector , but they need to be innavative and improve quality and standard to face global competition.
Shri Ravi Kumar, President of Hyderabad Mangement Association, proposed vote of thanks.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
FDI Inflows grow 62% during first four months of current Financial Year over corresponding period last year
FDI equity inflows +112% over same period
Measures taken by the Government on the fronts of FDI policy reforms, investment facilitation and ease of doing business have resulted in increased FDI inflows into the country. The following trends in India’s Foreign Direct Investment are an endorsement of its status as a preferred investment destination amongst global investors:
- India has attracted total FDI inflow of US$ 27.37 billion during first four months of F.Y. 2021-22 which is 62% higher as compared to corresponding period of F.Y. 2020-21 .
- FDI equity inflow grew by 112% in the first four months of F.Y. 2021-22  compared to the year ago period .
- ‘Automobile Industry’ has emerged as the top sector during the first four months of F.Y. 2021-22 with 23% share of the total FDI Equity inflow followed by Computer Software & Hardware  and Services Sector  respectively.
- Under the sector `Automobile Industry’, majority of FDI Equity inflow  was reported in the state of Karnataka during the first four months of the current financial year .
- Karnataka is the top recipient state during the F.Y. 2021-22  with 45% share of the total FDI Equity inflows followed by Maharashtra  and Delhi .
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Bureau of Indian Standards signs MoU with Testing, Inspection, Certification Council
Both organizations to collaborate to implement standards and quality, safety and sustainability practices in laboratories
Bureau of Indian Standards , the National Standards Body of India signed an MoU with Testing, Inspection, Certification Council, India.
The two organizations will collaborate to promote and harmonise the implementation of standards and quality, safety and sustainability practices in laboratories. The organizations resolved to further work to improve the responsiveness for laboratories and exchange and disseminate the global best practices in the field of laboratories. The MoU was signed on 29 September 2022. Following which, a seminar on “Emerging Global Trends in Laboratories for AatmaNirbhar Bharat” is being jointly organized by the two organizations on 3rd Nov 2022 in New Delhi.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Shri Pramod Kumar Tiwari, Director General, BIS and Ms Hanane Taidi, Director General, TIC Council. The MoU was signed by Shri Rajeev Sharma, Deputy Director General Laboratories, BIS and Shri Shashi Bhushan Jogani, Chairman, TIC.
Both the organisation looks forward to a mutually prosperous journey together. TIC Council  is a global trade association representing the independent third-party testing, inspection and certification industry .
Ministry of Textiles
Investment in Textile Sector in Assam
An organic export oriented company AGRESTAL, Himachal Pradesh is expected to invest and setup a silk processing centre in Assam with Government of India Partnership funding & collaboration for production & export of Eri silk as organic silk. The company has visited the areas of Assam and had discussion with the Government, field level functionaries and Seri-culturists.
There are two Jute Mills located in Assam, namely Atlanta Modular and Assam Cooperative Jute Mills Ltd in Guwahati and Silghat, Nagaon respectively.
Government of India has also sanctioned two State of the Art Eri Spun Silk Mills under North Eastern Region Textile Promotion Scheme  at a total project cost of Rs.43.06 crore with Government of India share of Rs.38.18 crore each in Biswanath and Kokrajhar-BTC of Assam.
This information was given by the Minister of Textiles, Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurates and lays foundation stone of 7 NH projects worth Rs 1128 Crore in Gwalior
Giving new impetus to the progress of Madhya Pradesh through better road connectivity, Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 7 National Highway projects costing Rs 1,128 crore and total length of 222 km in the presence of Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ministers of Madhya Pradesh and all MPs-MLAs, today in Gwalior.
Considering the geographical importance of Madhya Pradesh in connecting the network of highways, these projects implemented will facilitate movement, save fuel. Better connectivity will be provided to take electrical transformers, spices, chanderi silk and tribal art across the country. Tourism will be encouraged, employment will be created, due to which Chambal region will develop and the state will be prosperous.
These projects will facilitate traffic through bypass construction in Mihona, Lahar, Daboh and Bhander. The famous Sanchi Stupa, Chanderi and Shivpuri tourist places will be easily accessible. There will be better connectivity between Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Also, inter-state movement between Bhopal, Gwalior and Jhansi districts will be smooth. With the completion of four lane bridge from Maharani Laxmibai statue to IIITM on Swarnrekha river in Gwalior, it will be easy to move from one end of the city to the other.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM greets doctors on Doctors Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted doctors on Doctors Day and acknowledged their key role in saving lives and making the planet healthier.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"Doctors Day greetings to all hardworking doctors who play a key role in saving lives and making our planet healthier."
Ministry of Home Affairs
Policy/Plan to Mitigate the Impact of Natural Disasters in A&N Islands
Various projects to promote the development of infrastructure and technological advancements have been implemented in the UT of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Some of the projects recently implemented are: The Chennai Andaman Nicobar Islands Submarine Cable  project, fully commissioned in the year 2020, has enabled delivery of fast and more reliable broadband and telecom services in the Islands, thereby giving a boost to economic activities, tourism and e-governance. With a view to enhancing air connectivity in the UT, infrastructure for civil flight operations from Shibpur Airport has been completed. Various projects have also been undertaken for the promotion of green energy such as the commissioning of Solar Power Plant  at Attam Pahad in Andaman & Nicobar Islands in the year 2020.
The Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands has a Disaster Management Action Plan in place to mitigate the impact of Natural Disasters, including an Early Warning and Communication System for countering the threat of Tsunamis in the Islands. The said System inter-alia includes 31 GPS Strong Motion Sensors and Accelerometer, SMS alerts dissemination system, State Emergency Operation Center equipped with various facilities, 13 Automated Weather Stations etc. to mitigate the impact of Tsunamis.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Science & Technology
SCTIMST joins hands provide voluntary service in efforts to combat COVID-19
With the COVID-19 virus threat continuing to be a cause for concern, various employee organizations at the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology  an autonomous institute of the Department of Science & Technology joined hands to kickstart social service initiatives on a massive scale.
The employee bodies rallied under a single umbrella and initiated a WhatsApp group in a bid to provide the much-needed support to COVID 19 infected staff and those on quarantine, making sure that food, medicine, and groceries were made available to the quarantined staff.
Transportation, to staff working in COVID 19 labs, delivery of HCQ to quarantine staff was also ensured without any hassle. ‘buddies @sctimst,’ a WhatsApp group, took over coordination of volunteer work at all levels. The digital network helped in identifying service requirements for all people, irrespective of designations.
A 15-member core team was in charge of controlling all service-related initiatives, thereby ensuring service delivery and feedback monitoring. A 61-member network, with 15 active members as volunteers, has ensured the availability of services such as counseling, mindful yoga, and meditation, preventive measures, guidance, wellness support through faculties including psychiatrists, naturopathy specialists, Ayurveda physicians, and psychologists. The team has also lend a hand in the activities undertaken by various organisations in maintaining cleanliness and providing food to the needy. Patients and their relatives at the Medical College, SCTIMST, Regional Cancer Centre , and Sree Avittam Thirunal Hospital for Children  are being provided support in need like travel, medicine, and food.
The BMS-backed Sree Chitra Employees Sangh distributed food packets to bystanders and poor patients within the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Campus, and they included those from Regional Cancer Centre, Sree Avittam Thirunal Hospital for Children , SCTIMST and Medical College Hospital. Further, a blood donation drive by the Employees Sangh members was also initiated on April 16 to be donated to the SCTIMST Blood bank to overcome shortcomings till April 23. Grocery Kits were distributed to those in need at the Institute. The benefactors include cleaning staff, outsourced from an external agency, also. Lunch packets are also being served on a daily basis to those identified among the same group, free of cost.
Around 1000, masks and sanitizers have been distributed among the patients and bystanders during the lock-down period. The Non-Academic Employees & Association at SCTIMST has provided soap and sanitizers in their effort to combat and prevent the spread of the deadly virus.
Controlling Measures And Voluntary Activities Done By Staff Members Of SCTIMST From March 25, 2020, To Till Date
Prime Minister's Office
PM to flag off inaugural run of Vande Bharat Express from Dehradun to Delhi on 25th May
This is the first Vande Bharat to be introduced in Uttarakhand
PM to also dedicate to nation newly electrified rail sections and declare Uttarakhand 100% electric traction state
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will flag off the inaugural run of Vande Bharat Express from Dehradun to Delhi on 25th May at 11 AM via video conferencing.
This will be the first Vande Bharat to be introduced in Uttarakhand. With world class amenities, it will herald a new era of comfortable travel experience, especially for the tourists travelling to the state. The train has been indigenously and is equipped with advanced safety features including the Kavach technology.
Guided by the vision of the Prime Minister of providing cleaner means of public transport, Indian Railways is on a quest to completely electrify rail route in the country. Moving ahead in this direction, Prime Minster will dedicate the newly electrified rail line sections in Uttarakhand. With this, the state will have its entire rail route 100% electrified. Trains run by electric traction on the electrified sections will result in increase in speed of trains and enhance haulage capacity.
PIB Headquarters
HUDCO Organises International Training Programme for Overseas Professionals on “Planning and Management of Urban Services”
Dr M Ravi Kanth, Chairman and Managing Director HUDCO, interacted with the trainees of the 37th International Training Programme on “Planning and Management of Urban Services”, being organised by HUDCO’s HSMI from 15th January to 9th March, 2018. This programme, supported by MEA under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation , Special Commonwealth Assistance for Africa Programme  and the TCS Colombo plan, is being attended by 23 participants from 15 countries.
The participants will be visiting various urban development projects across India to understand the planning and management models of urban centres in India.
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